Restitution (Justified)
| "Restitution" | |
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| Justified episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 13 |
| Directed by | Adam Arkin |
| Written by | Fred Golan & Dave Andron |
| Featured music | Steve Porcaro |
| Cinematography by | Stefan von Bjorn |
| Editing by | Steve Polivka |
| Original air date | April 8, 2014 |
| Running time | 51 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Restitution" is the thirteenth episode and season finale of the fifth season of the American Neo-Western television series Justified. It is the 65th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Fred Golan and executive producer Dave Andron and directed by Adam Arkin. It originally aired on FX on April 8, 2014.
The series is based on Elmore Leonard's stories about the character Raylan Givens, particularly "Fire in the Hole", which serves as the basis for the episode. The series follows Raylan Givens, a tough deputy U.S. Marshal enforcing his own brand of justice. The series revolves around the inhabitants and culture in the Appalachian Mountains area of eastern Kentucky, specifically Harlan County where many of the main characters grew up. In the episode, Raylan makes a final stand in order to take down Daryl Crowe while Boyd faces problems from his Mexican crime associates.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.37 million household viewers and gained a 0.8 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, while critics expressed displeasure at the season's long story arc and pace, others highlighted the finale as a decent finale to an inconsistent season, with many praising the set-up for the final season.